Strickland Dam#1 is an earth dam located in Walton County, Florida, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Strickland Dam#1
The primary purpose of Strickland Dam#1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by L.e. Strickland (private). It impounds the Bridge Creek near Ponce De Leon.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2024.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Nearest City | Ponce De Leon |
| River/Stream | Bridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.74000, -86.06000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 933 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 424 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | L.e. Strickland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00031 |
| Federal ID | FL00031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |